Violence and Peace in Sacred Texts: Interreligious Perspectives (1st ed. 2023)

By: Maria Power and Helen Paynter

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Synopsis: This volume brings together 11 experts from a range of religious backgrounds, to consider how each tradition has interpreted matters of violence and peace in relation to its sacred text. The traditions covered are Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Sikhism. The role of religion in conflict, war, and the creation of peaceful settlements has attracted much academic attention, including considerations of the interpretation of violence in sacred texts. This collection breaks new ground by bringing multiple faiths into conversation with one another with specific regard to the handling of violence and peace in sacred texts. This combination of close attention to text and expansive scope of religious inclusion is the first of its kind.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783031178047
Related ISBNs:: 9783031178030
Publisher:: Springer International Publishing
Date of Addition:: 02/01/23
Copyrighted By:: The Editor
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Politics and Government, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Maria Power
Edited by:: Helen Paynter